Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast
When the term Reformed theology is used, it often refers to something less historical. Often it refers to a theology that acknowledges the doctrine of predestination and holds to a high view of the Bible as God’s inerrant Word. Sometimes it is also identified with the so-called five points of Calvinism: total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints. These are all important teachings of the Reformed tradition, but they do not fully encapsulate or describe Reformed theology.
A better starting place is five statements that have been called the five solas of the Reformation. These five solas (sola is the Latin word for “only” or “alone”) are sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), sola fide (faith alone), sola gratia (grace alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), and soli Deo gloria (God’s glory alone). Put together, these solas clearly express the central concerns of the Protestant Reformation, which was about worship and authority within the church as much as it was about individual salvation. The “alone” in each is vital, and they emphasize the sufficiency of God’s Word and the gracious nature of salvation, received by faith alone, in Christ alone. The last of the five solas, soli Deo gloria, is the natural outworking of the first four. It reminds us that Reformed theology understands all of life in terms of the glory of God. To be Reformed in our thinking is to be God-centered. Salvation is from the Lord from beginning to end, and even our existence is a gift from Him.
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to Biblical talks Encouraging Word for the Week, I am Rachel Tolliver, Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord. Jesus is coming soon. You can understand Surely I am coming soon, even if details of the rapture the tribulation, the second coming of Jesus, the millennium kingdom, and the eternal state remain unclear. Grace is offered to all, but if any man (regardless of his merit) refuses the offer which is extended, he must bear the judgment pronounced in this book. Grace is still offered to man. It is God's method of saving sinners.
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Welcome to Biblical Talks encouraging words for the week. I am Rachel Tolliver, revelations 2220. He who testifies to these things says surely I am coming soon? Amen, come Lord. Jesus is coming soon. You can understand, surely I am coming soon, even if details of the rapture, the tribulation, the second coming of Jesus, the millennium kingdom and the eternal state remain unclear. God is offered to all and grace is offered to all, but if any man, regardless of his merit, refuses the offer which is extended, he must bear the judgment pronounced in this book. Grace is still offered to man. It is God's method of saving sinners. For more encouraging words, please go to biblicaltalkscom or listen to the Biblical Talks podcast on your favorite media app. Thank you for listening to Biblical Talks.
